Top 200 Drugs


Below is a list of the Top 200 Drugs. Memorizing Brand and Generic names is vital for preparing for the PTCB and ExCPT Exams. Learning drug names is one of the more difficult parts of preparing for the pharmacy tech exam. However, there are some methods and techniques people use to make memorizing a breeze. Check out ways to Memorize the Top 200 Drugs.



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BRANDGENERICFUNCTION
Vicodin®APAP +
Hydrocodone
Pain Relief
(DEA Sch 3)
Prinivil®LisinoprilACE inhibitor
Zocor®SimvastatinStatin
Synthroid®LevothyroxineHormone
Replacement
Amoxil®AmoxicillinAntibiotic
(Penicillin)
Zithromax®AzithromycinMacrolide
Antibiotic
Microzide®Hydro-
chlorothiazide

(HCTZ)
Thiazide Diuretic
Norvasc®AmlodipineCalcium Channel
Blocker
Xanax®AlprazolamBenzodiazepine
(DEA Sch 4)
Glucophage®MetforminAntidiabetic
Lipitor®AtorvastatinStatin
Prilosec®OmeprazoleProton Pump
Inhibitor
Augmentin®Amoxicillin +
Clavulanate
Penicillin
Antibiotic
Tenormin®AtenololBeta Blocker
(B1)
Lasix®FurosemideDiuretic
Lopressor®metoprololBeta Receptor
Blocker (B1)
Zoloft®SertralineS.S.R.I.
Ambien®ZolpidemSleep Aid
(DEA Sch 4)
Percocet®Oxycodone
+ APAP
Pain Relief
(DEA Sch 2)
Nexium®EsomeprazoleProton Pump
Inhibitor
Plavix®ClopidogrelPlatelet
Aggregation
Inhibitor
Singulair®MontelukastLeukotriene
Inhibitor
Sterapred®PrednisoneCorticosteroid
Lexapro®EscitalopramS.S.R.I
Advil®IbuprofenN.S.A.I.D
Celexa®CitalopramAnti-Depressant
(S.S.R.I.)
ProAir®AlbuterolB2 Receptor
Agonist(Lungs)
Prozac®FluoxetineS.S.R.I.
Neurontin®GabapentinAnti-Convulsant
Coumadin®WarfarinBlood Thinner
Ultram®TramadolPain Relief
(Non-Narcotic)
Klonopin®ClonazepamBenzodiazepine
(DEA Sch 4)
Ativan®LorazepamBenzodiazepine
(DEA Sch 4)
Keflex®CephalexinAntibiotic
(Cephalosporin)
Flexeril®Cyclo-
benzaprine
Muscle Relaxant
Septra®Sulfamethoxazole
+ Trimethoprim
Antibiotic
Combination
Cipro®CiprofloxacinQuinolone
Antibiotic
Flonase®FluticasoneInhaled Steroid
Dyrenium®TriamtereneDiuretic
Pravachol®PravastatinCholesterol
/ Statin
Crestor®RosuvastatinStatin
Advair®Fluticasone +
Salmeterol
Bronchodilator +
Steroid
Desyrel®TrazodoneAnti-Depressant
Darvocet®Propoxyphene
+ APAP
Pain Relief
(DEA Sch 4)
Fosamax®alendronateBone
Resorption
Inhibitor
Allegra®FexofenadineAntihistamine
(H1)
Mevacor®LovastatinCholesterol /
Statin
Coreg®CarvedilolBeta Receptor
Blocker
Paxil®ParoxetineS.S.R.I.
Mobic®MeloxicamN.S.A.I.D.
Valium®DiazepamBenzodiazepine
(DEA Sch 4)
Diovan®ValsartanAngiotensin II
Receptor Blocker
(A2RB)
Cymbalta®DuloxetineAnti-Depressant
Effexor®VenlafaxineAnti-Depressant
Zantac®RanitidineHistamine
Blocker (H2)
Diflucan®FluconazoleAnti-Fungal
Aleve®NaproxenN.S.A.I.D
Vibramycin®DoxycyclineAntibiotic
(Tetracycline)
Klor-Con®Potassium
Chloride
Electrolyte
Elavil®AmitriptylineAnti-Depressant
Prevacid®LansoprazoleProton Pump
Inhibitor
Actos®PioglitazoneAnti-Diabetic
Medrol®Methyl-
prednisolone
Steroid
Anti-
Inflammatory
Zyloprim®AllopurinolXanthine
Oxidase Inhibitor
Tylenol 3®Codeine +
APAP
Pain Relief
(DEA Sch 3)
Vasotec®EnalaprilACE Inhibitor
Soma®CarisoprodolMuscle Relaxant
(DEA Sch 4)
Flomax®TamsulosinProstate
Receptor Agonist
Vytorin®Ezetimibe +
Simvastatin
Cholesterol
Seroquel®QuetiapineAnti-psychotic
Levaquin®LevofloxacinAntibiotic
(Quinolone)
Tricor®FenofibrateCholesterol
Catapres®ClonidineAlpha Receptor
Agonist
Phenergan®PromethazineAnti-Nausea
/ Anti-emetic
Yaz®Ethinyl
estradiol +
Drospirenone
Birth Control
Viagra®SildenafilErectile
Dysfunction
Celebrex®CelecoxibN.S.A.I.D.
COX-2 inhibitor
Proventil®Albuterol Beta Agonist
(B2)(Lungs)
Oxycontin®OxycodonePain Relief
(DEA Sch 2)
Lantus®Insulin
Glargine
Insulin
Nasonex®MometasoneCorticosteroid
Lyrica®PregabalinAnti-convulsant
/ Neurologic
(DEA Sch 5)
Amaryl®GlimepirideAntidiabetic
Restoril®TemazepamSleep Aid
(DEA Sch 4)
Folvite®Folic AcidMineral Supp.
Premarin®Conjugated
Estrogen
Estrogen
Replacement
Zetia®EzetimibeColesterol
Aldactone®SpironolactoneDiuretic
Lanoxin®DigoxinInotrope
Imdur®Isosorbide
Mononitrate
Nitrate
Vasodilator
Omnicef®CefdinirAnti-biotic
(Cephalosporin)
Altace®RamiprilACE Inhibitor
Nasacort®TriamcinoloneInhaled Steroid
Ventolin®AlbuterolBronchodilator
Cozaar®LosartanA2RB
Concerta®MethylphenidateADHD
(DEA Sch 2)
DiaBeta®GlyburideAnti-Diabetic
Valtrex®ValacyclovirAnti-Viral
Tamiflu®OseltamivirAnti-Viral (Flu)
Pen-VK®Penicillin vkAntibiotic

 
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BRANDGENERICFUNCTION
Spiriva®TiotropiumAnti-cholinergic
Lotensin®BenazeprilACE Inhibitor
Lamictal®LamotrigineAnti-convulsant
Benicar
HCT®
Olmesartan
+ HCTZ
A2RB + Diuretic
Aricept®DonepezilCholinesterase
Inhibitor
Risperdal®RisperidoneAnti-Psychotic
Glucotrol®GlipizideAnti-Diabetic
Adderall®Amphetamine
+Dextro-
amphetamine
Stimulant(ADHD)
(DEA Sch 2)
Abilify®AripiprazoleAnti-psychotic
Verelan®VerapamilCalcium Channel
Blocker
Cleocin® Clindamycin Anti-Microbial
Flagyl®MetronidazoleAnti-Microbial
Ortho Tri-
Cyclen®
Ethinyl
Estradiol
+Norgestimate
Birth Control
Cialis®TadalafilErectile
Dysfunction
Adipex®PhentermineAppetite
Suppressant
(DEA Sch 4)
Levoxyl® Levothyroxine Hormone
Replacement
(Thyroid)
Vistaril®HydroxyzineAnti-Histamine
Cataflam®DiclofenacN.S.A.I.D.
Reglan®MetoclopramideGI Motility
Stimulant
Lopid®GemfibrozilCholesterol
Cardizem®DiltiazemCalcium Channel
Blocker
Depakote®Divalproex Anti-Convulsant
Furadantin®NitrofurantoinAnti-Microbial
Remeron®MirtazapineAnti-Depressant
Xalatan® Latanoprost
(Opthalmic)
Prostaglandin
Januvia®SitagliptinAnti-Diabetic
Zovirax®AcyclovirAnti-Viral
Cardura®DoxazosinAlpha Receptor
Agonist
Lunesta®EszopicloneSleep Aid
(DEA Sch 4)
Niaspan®NiacinCholesterol
Inderal®PropranololBeta Receptor
Blocker(B1)
Hyzaar®Losartan
+ HCTZ
A2RB + Diuretic
Suboxone®BuprenorphineOpioid Recovery
(DEA Sch3)
Budeprion®BupropionAnti-Depressant
Robitussin®GuaifenesinCold Syrup
Topamax®TopiramateAnti-convulsant
BuSpar®BuspironeAnxiolytic
/ Hypnotic
Anti-Vert®MeclizineAnti-Vertigo
Detrol®TolterodineUrinary
Anti-spasmotic
Vyvanse®LisdexamfetamineADHD
(DEA Sch II)
Accupril®QuinaprilACE Inhibitor
Aciphex®RabeprazoleProton Pump
Inhibitor
Bactroban®MupirocinTopical
Anti-Bacterial
Rheumatrex®MethotrexateAnti-Rheumatic
Glycolax®Polyethylene
Glycol
Laxative
Duragesic®Fentanyl
(Transdermal)
Pain Relief
(DEA Sch 2)
Tessalon
Perles®
BenzonatateCough
Supressant
Avapro®IrbesartanA2RB
Combivent®Albuterol
+ Ipratropium
Inhaler
Bronchodilator
Boniva®IbandronateBiphosphonate
(bone loss)
Methadose®MethadoneOpioid
Dependence
(DEA Sch 2)
Lotrisone® Clotrimazole +
Betamethasone
Anti-Fungal
+ Steroid
Imitrex®SumatriptanSeratonin
Agonist
Procardia®NifedipineCalcium
Channel Blocker
Pepcid®FamotidineHistamine
Blocker
Fioricet®Butalbital
+ APAP+ Caff
Headache
Proscar®FinasterideEnzyme
Inhibitor
(Prostate)
Feosol®Ferrous
Sulfate
Iron Deficiency
Hytrin®TerazosinAlpha Receptor
Agonist
Lovaza®Omega-3
/Fish Oil
Cholestorol
Zanaflex®TizanidineMult. Sclerosis
Actonel®RisedronateBone
Resorption
Inhibitor
Namenda®MemantineAnti-Alzheimer
NovoLog®Insulin AspartInsulin
Type I Diabetes
Robaxin®MethocarbamolMuscle Relaxer
Temovate®ClobetasolCorticosteroid
Zebeta®BisoprololBeta Blocker
NitroStat®NitroglycerineVasodilator
Chantix®VareniclineSmoking
Cessation
Evista®RaloxifeneEstrogen
Modulator
Peridex® Chlorhexidine
Gluconate
Anti-Microbial
Oral Rinse
Zyprexa®OlanzapineAnti-Psychotic
Zofran®OndansetronAnti-nausea
Requip®RopiniroleParkinsons
Bentyl®DicyclomineAnti-Spasmotic
Humalog®Insulin LisproInsulin
Type I Diabetes
Relafen®NabumetoneN.S.A.I.D.
Avalide®Irbesartan
+ HCTZ
A2RB + Diuretic
Biaxin®ClarithromycinMacrolide
Antibiotic
Lidoderm®Lidocaine
Patch
Topical
Anesthetic
Avodart®DutasterideProstate
Dilantin®PhenytoinAnti-Convulsant
ColchicineColchicineAnti-Gout
Vigamox®MoxifloxacinAntibiotic
(Quinolone)
Lioresal®BaclofenMuscle Relaxer
Plaquenil®Hydroxychloroquine Arthritis / Lupus
Tussionex®Chlorpheniramine
+ Hydrocodone
Narc+Anti-Hist
(DEA Sch III)
Pyridium®PhenazopyridineAnalgesic
(urinary)
Strattera®AtomoxetineNorephinephrine
Reuptake
Inhibitor
(ADHD)
Levitra®VardenafilErectile
Dysfunction
Nizoral®KetoconazoleAnti-fungal
Pamelor®Nortriptyline Anti-Depressant
BenztropineBenzatropineParkinsons
Minocin®MinocyclineAnti-biotic
Avelox®MoxifloxacinAntibiotic
(Quinolone)
Protonix®PantoprazoleProton Pump
Inhibitor
Ceftin®Cefuroxime
Axetil
Anti-biotic
Ditropan®OxybutyninOveractive
Bladder
Keppra®LevetiracetamAnti-convulsant
Apresoline®HydralazineAnti-
hypertensive
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The top 200 drugs listed here have been compiled from lists of the most widely prescribed generic and brand name drugs. Those lists were published by a pharmaceutical industry trade publication. This top 200 drug list is not official and not endorsed by the PTCB, ICPT or any entity whatsoever.

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